Rhode Island Commercial and Appraisal Board of REALTORS

What Rhode Island Commercial and Appraisal Board of REALTORS does

Rhode Island Commercial and Appraisal Board of REALTORS (RICABOR) is a non-profit professional membership association and the only REALTORS Board in Rhode Island serving commercial real estate and appraisal practitioners. Founded in 1995 and headquartered with a mailing address in West Kingston, RI, RICABOR delivers continuing education (Expert Forum Series with CE credits, Fair Housing Training), industry advocacy, networking events (Annual Meeting, Commercial Day, Spring Social, Summer Outing, Golf Outing), and access to commercial property listing platforms (New England Commercial Property Exchange/NECPE via Moodys/Catylist and NAR's REALTORS Property Resource). The association also runs peer recognition programs including the REALTOR of the Year award and engages in community initiatives such as charitable giving to Boys & Girls Club of Warwick, Parkinson's Foundation, and Operation Stand Down Rhode Island.

RICABOR operates a member portal on the RAMCOAMS platform for directory, dues, and event registration, and has partnered with Roger Williams University's Center for Corporate Communication (announced October 2025) to bolster digital presence. Revenue is generated through three streams: recurring annual membership and affiliate dues, event registration fees (free for members, $20-$40 for non-members at most events), and multi-level corporate sponsorship programs whose participants are displayed on the website. The organization maintains NAR Diamond-Level Commercial Services Accreditation for consecutive years and meets NAR Core Standards compliance, but discloses no financial figures, employs 1-10 staff, and has no parent company, funding rounds, or external equity ownership.

The association is governed by an annually elected Board of Directors; the 2025-2026 term is led by President Robert Fox, Treasurer Jack Silberman, Corporate Secretary Michael Saccoccio, and Immediate Past President Paul Harrison. Geographically, RICABOR's membership scope is Rhode Island, though the NECPE listing platform extends member visibility across New England, and its marketing leverages a website (ricabor.com), social channels, member referrals, earned media, and event-driven engagement.

Name

Rhode Island Commercial and Appraisal Board of REALTORS

Legal name

Rhode Island Commercial and Appraisal Board of REALTORS

Website

https://ricabor.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

RICABOR is the only REALTORS Board in Rhode Island, serving commercial real estate and appraisal practitioners with continuing education, networking events, industry advocacy, commercial listing platform access, and Code of Ethics resources via a member-funded non-profit association model.

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Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

Keywords

• Commercial real estate association
• Professional membership services
• Real estate continuing education
• Property listing platform
• Industry advocacy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Warwick

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for commercial real estate professionals and appraisers. RICABOR offers member and affiliate membership categories with associated dues.
2. Event Fees: Revenue from event registration fees including luncheons, networking events, and educational programs. Non-member fees are charged at $20 for Expert Forum sessions and $40 for Commercial Day events.
3. Sponsorship Programs: Corporate sponsorship opportunities at various levels allowing companies to engage with the membership base of commercial real estate professionals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

RICABOR is a non-profit professional trade association that serves as the only REALTORS Board in Rhode Island for commercial real estate and appraisal practitioners. The organization delivers member-only services including the Expert Forum Series (continuing education with CE credits), flagship events such as Commercial Day and the Annual Meeting, seasonal networking gatherings, industry advocacy, and access to commercial property listing platforms (NECPE and RPR). Membership is supported through a RAMCOAMS-based member portal, and the association is affiliated with the National Association of REALTORS.

Product overview

RICABOR operates as a professional trade association offering a unified membership platform that provides commercial real estate practitioners and appraisers in Rhode Island with access to education, networking, advocacy, and commercial property listing resources. The core offering is membership, which includes the Expert Forum Series (continuing education), access to NECPE and ECCPN commercial property exchange platforms, the annual Commercial Day and Annual Meeting events, seasonal networking events, the member portal with directory services, and RPR property data resources. The association's offerings are delivered through in-person and virtual formats, with most continuing education provided free to members.

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Products and services

• RICABOR Membership Annual membership in the only REALTORS Board in Rhode Island exclusively serving commercial real estate and appraisal practitioners, providing access to continuing education, networking events, advocacy, Code of Ethics guidance, and member resources.
• Expert Forum Series Recurring continuing education programming featuring expert speakers on commercial real estate topics, offered free to RICABOR members with real estate CE credits available.
• RICABOR Commercial Day Annual flagship event featuring educational sessions, industry speakers, networking opportunities, and the installation of new board leadership; pricing at $25 for members and $40 for non-members.
• RICABOR Annual Meeting Yearly meeting for members featuring Board of Directors induction, REALTOR of the Year award presentation, and association business.
• Member Networking Events Seasonal networking gatherings including Spring Social, Summer Outing, and Golf Outing, with the Golf Outing priced at $125 for golf/cart/dinner or $50 for dinner only.

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Roger Williams UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 March 2026Students in the university's Public Relations program work directly with RICABOR to strengthen digital presence and increase awareness of member resources. Students assist with social media content, event promotion, and highlighting membership value. This collaboration provides real-world PR experience while supporting RICABOR's visibility growth.
• Roger Williams University Center for Corporate CommunicationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 October 2025RICABOR serves as the first client of Roger Williams University's Center for Corporate Communication, seeking fresh perspectives and new PR strategies for the organization.
• Parkinson's FoundationminorOthers · 28 September 2025RICABOR members raised over $3,000 through multiple fundraising efforts including participation in the Walk for Parkinson's and a 25-mile bike ride around Block Island.
• Boys & Girls Club of WarwickminorOthers · 19 November 2024Charitable recipient of $1,500 donation presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting, demonstrating RICABOR's community support initiatives.
• New England Commercial Property Exchange (NECPE)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 October 2024RICABOR members transitioned from East Coast Commercial Property Network (ECCPN) to NECPE effective January 1, 2025. NECPE is operated by Moodys/Catylist and provides commercial property listing visibility across New England and beyond.
• National Association of REALTORS (NAR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRICABOR is a chartered member of NAR, participating in the Commercial Services Accreditation program and accessing NAR commercial member resources, research, and advocacy support.
• Operation Stand Down Rhode IslandminorOthersSelected as RICABOR's charitable partner for 2026. The organization supports veterans in Rhode Island. Proceeds from the 2026 Golf Outing will benefit Operation Stand Down Rhode Island.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Appraisal Institute: The Appraisal Institute is the leading professional association for real estate appraisers, serving one of RICABOR's two core member segments. It offers comparable continuing education, designations, advocacy, and member services targeted at licensed appraisers.
• CCIM Institute: CCIM Institute is a commercial real estate designation and networking organization offering education, technology tools, and member services to commercial practitioners — directly comparable to RICABOR's commercial REALTOR education and networking mission.
• Society of Industrial and Office REALTORS (SIOR): SIOR is a global professional association of commercial real estate practitioners focused on industrial and office transactions, closely paralleling RICABOR's commercial REALTOR focus. RICABOR members (e.g., Christina Rouse) hold active SIOR leadership roles, demonstrating direct overlap in membership and mission.

Emerging players

• Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM): IREM is an international professional association for real estate managers offering certifications, education, and networking adjacent to RICABOR's commercial audience. It overlaps partially with RICABOR's professional development and continuing education mission.
• Counselors of Real Estate (CRE): The Counselors of Real Estate is an invitation-only professional organization of real estate advisors serving commercial real estate decision-makers. It provides adjacent credentialing and thought leadership relevant to RICABOR's senior commercial practitioner members.

Broad incumbents

• Building Owners and Managers Association International (BOMA): BOMA is a national commercial real estate association for building owners and managers, offering overlapping education, advocacy, and networking relevant to RICABOR's commercial members but focused on ownership/operations rather than brokerage.
• National Association of REALTORS (NAR): NAR is the national federation of which RICABOR is a chartered member board. It provides accreditation (Diamond-Level Commercial Services), advocacy, REALTORS Property Resource, and Code of Ethics standards that RICABOR delivers locally.
• International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC): ICSC is a broader commercial real estate trade association focused on retail real estate, offering membership, education, and advocacy overlapping with RICABOR's commercial practitioner audience, but at national/international scale and retail specialization.
• Rhode Island Association of REALTORS (RIAR): RIAR is the statewide REALTOR association serving residential and general real estate practitioners in Rhode Island. RICABOR's 2026 Year in Review was featured in RIAR's annual publication, illustrating the parallel and complementary role of the two organizations.

Regional players

• New York State Commercial Association of REALTORS (NYSCAR): NYSCAR is a state-level commercial REALTOR association serving commercial practitioners in New York, structurally analogous to RICABOR as a chartered NAR commercial-focused state board. It represents a directly comparable model in an adjacent geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles10 records

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